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Mpongwe
City in Copperbelt, Zambia
Overview
Mpongwe is a modest town located in Zambia's Copperbelt, known for its strong agricultural roots and friendly local community. While small, it is the administrative heart of Mpongwe District and is a gateway to rural attractions and natural beauty.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Zambia
Province
Copperbelt
Population
14,979
Time Zone
Africa/Lusaka
Coordinates
-13.51°, 28.16°
Key Metrics
Safety Score · estimate
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost · estimate
$495
Local Cost
$230
Local Income
$100
Cashless
25
English
55
Temperature
21.5°C
Summer Avg
22.0°C
Winter Avg
18.3°C
Record High
39.6°C
Record Low
5.5°C
Humidity
62%
Precipitation
978 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
2
Walk Score
2
Footways
4.0
Airport
—
Distance
—
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Data sources
Source-backed data
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.
Estimates and unverified origins
Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 55/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.
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